Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance

Conveyancing home; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to oversee financial operations. This key role, suitable for experienced candidates, offers a chance to drive the legal accounts function while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal account handling and familiarity with CLC Accounts Rules. This position provides a hybrid working option, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company events

Annual Christmas Party

Company pension

Annual Christmas Bonus

2 pay reviews each year

25 days annual leave + 1 for Birthday

Bupa Cashplan

Employee assistance programme

Free Parking

Work from home 3/4 days a week

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Legal Cashier within a conveyancing or legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules.
• Confident with legal accounting systems and client money handling.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions, including CHAPS, BACS and cheques.
• Handling daily postings, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Ensuring full compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.

Skills

Legal account handling

Attention to detail

Client money handling

Proactive approach

Workload management

Education

ILFM qualification

Tools

Proclaim

LEAP

Quill

Job description

Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance

Salary: 35-45k dependent on skills and experience

Location: Leeds - Hybrid working - 3/4 days WFH + Free Parking + Excellent Benefits

Benefits

• Company events
• Annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ
• Company pension
• Annual Christmas Bonus
• 2 pay reviews each year
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day extra for Birthday in addition to the 8 bank holidays
• Christmas to New year closure in addition to the above holiday allowance.
• Bupa Cashplan
• Employee assistance programme
• Free Parking
• Work from home 3/4 days a week

Our client, Conveyancing Home are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Cashier or Head of Finance to join their specialist team of Licensed Conveyancers. This is a key position within the business, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the practice and ensuring compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the legal accounts function and support the continued growth of the business, while working within a friendly and supportive firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account transactions, including CHAPS, BACS and cheques.
• Handling daily postings, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Ensuring full compliance with the CLC Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Managing client money, client ledgers and reserve accounts.
• Processing staff expenses, supplier invoices and payments.
• Month-end duties and assisting with management reporting.
• Assist with preparing internal reports, month-end closing procedures and supporting external audit requirements.
• Liaising with the conveyancing teams to resolve queries.
• Supporting auditors, banks and other external stakeholders when required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Using legal accounting software efficiently (experience in systems such as Proclaim, LEAP, Quill or similar desirable).
• Provide support to the Finance function in monitoring financial controls and processes.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of cashiering tasks within the finance team where required.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Senior Legal Cashier within a conveyancing or legal environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CLC or SRA Accounts Rules.
• Confident with legal accounting systems and client money handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• ILFM qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please apply with your updated CV.

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